Sr. Scientist, Process Engineering

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs. With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.

Job TitleSr. Scientist, Process Engineering
Location(s)GSK (Collegeville) - Customer Site PA

Job Responsibilities:

• Work as a principal engineer/scientist in a multi-disciplinary development team, liaising efficiently with Formulators, Modelers, automation experts, data scientists and device engineers, to deliver the work packages required to understand drug product unit operations and scale these-up effectively.
• Actively participate in technical reviews on projects, lead the scale-up of processes, and ensure timely execution. Contribute to CMC and MPD team planning, agreeing priorities and coordinating PE&A activities that support delivery of objectives. 
• Ensure proper Process Engineering and PAT related decisions are taken at appropriate milestones within the project plan to accelerate early phase formulation and process design and minimize number of DOE’s for scalability assessments and API consumption throughout the development life-cycle.
• Make innovative contributions to the department by leading platform development workstreams to assess, develop and implement new manufacturing and/or PAT platforms. Be accountable for manufacturing and/or PAT platform robustness across the portfolio.
• The job holder may act as an expert in specific unit operations and/or PAT technology. This expertise will be focused on platform and process primarily within the sterile portfolio.
• Prepare and deliver Process Engineering and Analytics-relevant sections of technical presentations and respond to resulting questions. Identify and escalate Process Engineering and Analytics-related risks at scientific reviews.
• Advance scientific understanding and improve current ways of working in field of expertise by actively championing deployment of new process engineering platforms, PAT tools and models for drug product development, participating in internal or external technical focus networks, external collaborations, and applying knowledge of the current literature.
• Enable sound decisions by your influence in matrix teams, through depth of technical knowledge and effective communication, to collaborate actively with R&D Pilot Plants and Global Supply Chain manufacturing sites
• Deliver the above in a precise and timely manner, adhering to safety and quality expectations. Comply with the requirements of Quality, Safety and GSK policies and procedures and ensure that GSK intellectual property is protected.
• Maintain training and compliance in areas of health and safety, security, environmental and operational aspects of daily activities in the working environment

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time

Basic Qualifications: 

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Physics, mechanical engineering or any engineering field OR
• Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Physics, mechanical engineering or any engineering field and 3-5 years of similar experience in protein formulation and drug delivery development experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Physics, mechanical engineering or any engineering field and 5-7 years of similar experience in protein formulation and drug delivery development experience

Preferred Experience:

• 2+ years of Steriles drug product – Process Engineering development and/or PAT experience; or MS degree with 5+ years of similar experience; or BS degree with 7+ years of experience.
• Experience in Steriles drug product process development, PAT, characterization, scale -up and technology transfer modelling, and, to deliver processes that are well understood
• Experience in the application of state-of-the-art laboratory equipment, equipment automation, data automation, PAT tools and modelling software.
• Experience evaluating, developing, and qualifying manufacturing equipment.
• Proven ability to lead collaboratively in a matrix style environment
• Steriles product development including formulation, stability, process development/characterization and technical transfer
• analytical and physical testing, and data analysis
• Demonstration of data integrity principles

Working Environment

• Must be able to work in a laboratory, controlled environments requiring personal protective equipment (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses, etc.) in laboratory
• Job pace may be fast and job completion demands may be high
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position more than 25% of the time
• The person needs to occasionally move between labs, corridors, adjoining rooms, and buildings on-site
• Frequently operate on instruments, objects, tools, or controls, which will require regularly bending,
• Occasionally move or lift up to 25 pounds (potential for occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds)
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include without limitation, the ability to observe details at close range distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus in order to perform the essential service functions of this position
• Occasionally operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
• Employee may be required to handle hazardous waste according to local, state, and federal regulations
• Duties may include identifying, handling, generating, accumulating, storing, and labeling hazardous waste
• Potential risk to lab-based hazards including but not limited to extreme temperature, biological materials, and hazardous chemicals
• May be required to complete Medical Clearance, Respiratory Protection Training, and Fit Testing to wear a respirator as protection against hazards present in the laboratory environment

The annual compensation range for this full-time position is $71,240.00 to $106,600.00. The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.